Fairmont/Zephyr - Engineered for Lightweight and Improved Fuel Economy

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Gutherie, A. L., author.

Conference Name:

1978 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1978-02-27 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1978

Summary:

The engineering objectives for the new Fairmont/Zephyr carlines include:To meet these objectives, it was necessary to design and develop a unitized body with maximum passenger roominess, new front and rear suspension, lighter and improved powertrain availability, and to determine application of lightweight materials. The design of these components and usage of lightweight materials to achieve reduced vehicle weight for improving fuel economy is discussed

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Publisher Number:

780134

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license